Isle of Wight · England
Paella Party Catering for Thorncross events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Thorncross and the Isle of Wight, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Thorncross?
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella party catering for your party in Thorncross
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Popular choices include mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
Near Thorncross, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Thorncross (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
We are set up before guests arrive.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Why choose live paella in Thorncross?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Thorncross
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Thorncross and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Places near Thorncross
Also in Thorncross
Hosting a paella party in Thorncross
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your party is in the middle of Thorncross or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Thorncross is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St. Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, so your party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Thorncross, we also cover Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). If your party is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Countryman pub (0.7 miles north)
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Thorncross until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Thorncross questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Thorncross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
For somewhere as remote as Thorncross, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff